How to Start a Creative Business from Home, No You Won’t Get Rich Overnight
- Sincerely Barbie
- Oct 3
- 3 min read
Wondering if you can really make money from home…
without being an influencer?
This post is for you if you want to start a creative business from home.
It’s also for you if:
You want to build something of your own, but don’t want to overcomplicate your life
You’re a stay-at-home mom or caregiver and can’t commit to a traditional job
The idea of launching a side hustle excites you… but also totally overwhelms you
You dream of earning $3,000, $4,000, or $5,000/month — without hustle culture
You want slow mornings, hot coffee, and a shop that runs in the background
I’ve been there. That’s why I wrote these two eBooks.
And no, it wasn’t part of some big master plan.
These eBooks were born from my community
For years, people kept asking me:
“How can I start designing if I’m not a designer?”
“How does Print on Demand even work?”
“Is Etsy still worth it?”
With over 5 years of experience running my own Etsy shop and a full career as a designer, I decided to finally sit down, during a quiet break from social media this past summer, and pour everything I’ve learned into two accessible, honest, beginner-friendly guides.
Not tutorials filled with fluff. Not flashy promises.
Just clarity, strategy, and kindness.
⚠️ What this is not
Let’s get this out of the way:
This is not “make 6 figures in 6 weeks.”
I know you’ve seen the headlines:
“I made $100,000 in 3 months!”
“I built a 7-figure business from my laptop in Bali!”
Maybe those people exist. But most of us?
That’s not real life.
I’m not here to sell you hype.
Because in my experience, building something sustainable doesn’t happen in 30 days.
It takes clarity, consistency, and a little courage.
But what can it give you… is freedom.
💡 So what’s inside the guides?
Design and Sell Your First SVGs and PNGs with Canva
(aka “The I’m not a designer Guide”)
This one’s for you if you want to create digital products to sell on Etsy, but don’t know where to start.
No Illustrator? No problem!
No design background? I got you!
You’ll learn how to use Canva to create real, sellable digital files like SVGs and PNGs, step-by-step.
With examples, exercises, and tips based on what actually sells.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Print-on-Demand Etsy Shop
(aka “The eBook I Wish I Had Before Starting”)
Want to sell physical products like t-shirts, mugs or totes, but don’t want to deal with inventory or shipping?
That’s where Print-on-Demand comes in.
This guide walks you through how to start your shop using platforms like Printify, Printful, or Gelato, all integrated with Etsy.
No tech headaches. Just real steps you can follow.
And more than anything? It helps you believe: you can actually do this.
💸 And yes, I made them affordable on purpose.
Because I never want money to be the reason you don’t get to try.
Whether you’re just getting started or coming back to your creativity after a long pause, these guides are here to help you begin with peace of mind.
🛍️ Ready to Start Today?
If either (or both) of these paths speak to you, I wrote these guides with you in mind.
👇 Take a peek here:
🇪🇸 Prefer Spanish? You’re covered.
No experience needed.
No followers required.
Just a willingness to start.
✨ See you inside.
Sincerely,
Barbie ☕
Sincerely Barbie Designs
💭 Before you go… I’d love to hear from you!
What topics would you love to see here?
Tell me in the comments! Your voice truly shapes this space. 💕
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